LeAnn Rimes – I Need You

“I Need You” is a song written by Dennis Matkosky and Ty Lacy. Performed by American country pop artist LeAnn Rimes, it was released on July 18, 2000, as a single from Jesus: Music From and Inspired by the Epic Mini-Series. The song spent 25 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 11, and it was also successful outside the US, reaching the top 20 in Canada, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. A music video was released in 2000.

Music from and Inspired by the Epic Mini-Series and I Need You
B-side “Spirit in the Sky”
Released July 18, 2000
Recorded 1998
Genre Country pop CCM
Length 3:48
Label Curb Capitol Sparrow
Songwriter(s) Dennis Matkosky Ty Lacy

LeAnn Rimes – I Need You lyrics

I don’t need a lot of things,
I can get by with nothing
Of all the blessings life can bring,
I’ve always needed something

But I’ve got all I want
When it comes to loving you
You’re my only reason,
You’re my only truth

I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From Heaven’s gate

There’s a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you

You’re the hope that moves me
To courage again
You’re the love that rescues me
When the cold winds rage

And it’s so amazing
‘Cause that’s just how you are
And I can’t turn back now
‘Cause you’ve brought me too far

I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From Heaven’s gate

There’s a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you

Oh, yes, I do

I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From Heaven’s gate

There’s a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you

Oh, yes, I do
I need you…
I need you